Cats, like any other predators, have a very delicate sense of smell; they distinguish smells hundreds of times better than humans. This feature can be used by the owners if it is necessary to protect some places of the apartment from pet encroachment. Of course, the most effective way to protect things from a cat is through closed doors, but when this is not possible, you can go for a little trick. It is necessary to make sure that in places prohibited for the animal, there was an aroma unpleasant for the latter.
Before putting “aromatic barriers” in an apartment, you need to find out what smell cats do not like (all without exception), and which one is only your pet. The fact is that the most frightening odors are unpleasant not only to animals, but also to people, so care should be taken in prevention. So, what kind of smell can cats not tolerate and how will this help to protect the apartment?
The scariest scent for cats is the fragrant root (pictured right). It contains essential oils that have a very unpleasant odor. It is recommended to use the mentioned plant only in the most hopeless cases, since it is also dangerous for people, for example, it can cause allergic reactions.
What smell can not stand cats
Food Products:
- Citrus.
- Any seasonings and spices. Peppers (ground or potted), fresh garlic, ginger, onions are in the lead here.
- Vinegar.
- Some dairy products (this applies to adult cats). The beast may be disgusted with milk, fermented baked milk, but at the same time gladly burst cheese.
Some experienced owners advise to sprinkle undesirable places for cats to visit with ground pepper. But, firstly, strong dirt is bred, and secondly, the product is ineffective due to the fact that the smell quickly disappears.
Here are some other foods that smell like cats: chocolate, cinnamon, and peppermint.
Pets don’t like medicines (valerian doesn’t count!), Household chemicals (from dishwashing detergents to bleaches), cosmetics, especially nail polishes, perfumes with a pungent odor. But the cats bite the natural olive soap for a sweet soul.
But what kind of smell cats cannot tolerate is alcohol (and not just cats, I must say). A fume for pets is like an indicator of danger: they simply will not fit a person with a smell of alcohol from the mouth. Cigarette smoke is also unpleasant for animals, but if a cat can begin to rub against a guest who smells of tobacco, she does not show her disposition towards him, but tries to kill the tobacco amber with her smell. True, if the owners smoke, then the animal, most likely, is already used to it.
How to trick a cat by smell
Having found out what kind of smell cats cannot tolerate, we can proceed to active actions. Of course, not all of the aromas presented can be used as a deterrent. For example, you cannot use milk. If a pet reacts negatively to citrus fruits, it is possible to spread peel from oranges in a forbidden place. True, they quickly dry out, and cats are more than indifferent to dried peel. The procedure will need to be repeated until the cat gets used to the fact that he cannot be there.
How to protect home plants
A separate point in the strategy of defending an apartment from a cat is indoor plants. Cats are very attracted to the smell of the earth, and they are ready to go to any trick to delve into a flower pot. There are many sprays that scare cats out, but they usually cannot be used to protect domestic plants. In this case, to stop the pet, it is necessary to eliminate the smell of soil - drape the pot or pour shells or pebbles onto the surface of the earth.